Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"Qin, are you going to your national test range for the experiment next?" Robert said with some regret, "It's a pity we can't go and see the wonderful performance of this shell."

The national test range is a confidential unit, and the number of foreigners allowed to visit is strictly limited. Except for Smith, others cannot just go and observe.

"No, in order to let our foreign friends see clearly, we specially modified a tank here. After the modification, we will conduct experiments at the nearby military test range. You are all welcome to come."

"Modified? Here?"

"Yes."

"Qin, can we go and see how it's modified?" Robert asked.

In the past few days, Qin Yang's wonderful performance has shocked Robert again and again. Qin Yang is not performing a trick, but has the most professional technology. Qin Yang is an expert in the field of tank guns!

Robert doesn't plan to go back. He will stay in Factory 960 these days. First, he will watch the production of shells, and then the modification of guns. The itinerary is fully arranged.

"Of course," Qin Yang said, "After the modification is completed tomorrow, we can shoot targets the day after tomorrow."

Modified tomorrow?

"Engineer Qin, can you modify it in just one or two days?"

"How long do you need? A month? Or a year? We don't have so much time to waste," Qin Yang said with a smile, "We can't get extra overtime pay if it takes too long."

Several people blushed.

At three or four o'clock in the afternoon, Zhuang Shuren and Zhang Wanhe completed the work of directing the tank soldiers to dismantle the gun. They left the Capital Agricultural Tool Factory and planned to return to their residence.

But just after walking out of the gate of the Agricultural Tool Factory, before reaching the bus stop, they saw a 212 parked on the side of the road, and a person came down from it and quickly greeted them.

"Old Zhang, Old Zhuang, did Qin Yang fall for it? Is he now worried about how to modify the tank?"

"Old Pan, you are insidious!" Zhang Wanhe said with anger, "You have conflicts with Qin Yang, why did you instigate me to provoke him?"

"Old Zhang, you wronged me!" Leader Pan said with a face full of grievance, "I saw that Factory 960 was stealing your business, so I kindly told you. What bad intentions could I have? I am from the foreign affairs department, and I have nothing to do with your military industry department. I kindly offered help but was repaid with ingratitude!"

"Hmph, Old Pan, don't be stubborn, you clearly knew that Old Zhu was by Qin Yang's side, why didn't you tell me?"

"Old Zhu?" Leader Pan's eyes rolled, and he thought of an excuse: "Old Zhang, of course I know that Old Zhu is by Qin Yang's side, but Qin Yang is eloquent and has fooled Old Zhu. I didn't expect you to be fooled too. It's useless to say anything else now. I just want to ask you, is Factory 960 going to steal your limelight?"

Zhang Wanhe recalled the conversation today, and it seemed that Leader Pan's words made some sense now.

"Let's go, Old Zhang, Old Zhuang, let's talk while eating. You must be hungry. Factory 960 doesn't even care about your meals. I, Old Pan, will take care of you and let you know who is a good person!"

At the dinner table, after a few glasses of wine, Zhang Wanhe abandoned his principles again and told everything that happened during the day.

"What? Install a tank gun in half a day? Is this possible?" Leader Pan found the key point.

"Of course it's impossible. Back then, it took a whole month to modify the 69-3 tank," Zhuang Shuren said.

"Qin Yang is really a reckless man! He dared to say such a thing. I say, you might as well go back and publicize it, and let more people come to see their embarrassment tomorrow!"

Zhuang Shuren frowned. He wasn't too drunk yet, and he still remembered what happened today. It wouldn't be good to add more trouble to Qin Yang!

"The 201 Institute and Factory 447 are both leaders in the industry. You don't dare to guarantee this, so what ability does Qin Yang have? Your colleagues must also want to see it! I'll invite a few more leaders over to cheer Qin Yang on tomorrow!"

Leader Pan was very happy and drank a few more glasses. It seemed that a happy atmosphere permeated the air.

28th, tank gun installation site.

The turret was placed aside, and parts were everywhere. The tank body, which had lost its turret, looked a little miserable. Some people were busy around it.

"Old Zhu, I was wondering why you haven't been working in the institute these days. It turns out you came here!" A voice rang out.

Old Zhu raised his head and looked at the person who was about his age: "Director Zhang, why are you here?"

"Yesterday, I heard Engineer Zhang go back and say that a capable person has appeared here, who can install the L7 tank gun into the 59 tank in half a day. We were all shocked. We must come and see it today!" Zhang Wenshu, the director of the 201 Institute, said with a smile.

"Old Zhang said it? He really doesn't have a lock on his mouth. How can he talk about this kind of thing casually?" Old Zhu frowned and looked at Zhang Wanhe, who was following behind Zhang Wenshu.

Zhang Wanhe lowered his head and said nothing. He drank too much yesterday and didn't know what he said when he got back. Today, the 201 Institute specially organized a group of people to come and investigate. He had a bad feeling that he seemed to have been used as a pawn again!

"Install the L7 tank gun in half a day. If it were someone else, it would definitely be impossible, but this Engineer Qin is a capable person. We have to come and broaden our horizons. By the way, where is Engineer Qin?"

The 59 tank was dismantled yesterday. The turret was lifted up and placed aside, and the 100mm rifled gun was also thrown aside. Seeing that the new gun could be installed, and there was only half a day left, wasn't Engineer Qin anxious?

"He said he wanted to modify the breech and took it to the workshop for processing," Old Zhu said, "The British also went with him."

"The British? This Engineer Qin is really amazing. He can get along so well with foreigners," said a visitor from the 201 Institute.

"That's right, it's strange. How did Engineer Qin fool the foreigners?" Another person said.

Old Zhu's face became more and more gloomy.

After having dinner yesterday, he went to find Leader Fang again. Who would have thought that he would be received by Leader Fang? He exaggerated the matter, and Leader Fang immediately became interested and decided to put down his work and come to observe.

Zhang Wanhe and Zhuang Shuren greeted him awkwardly: "Leader Fang, this task was originally ours, but..."

"I was afraid that Qin Yang would be too busy with too much work, so I gave it to you. However, gold shines wherever it goes. Engineer Qin is a capable person, so he will naturally dislike your slow movements. It's best if he does it himself," Leader Fang said happily.

These words came from the heart, but they sounded very unpleasant to everyone present. What does the 201 Institute do? They specialize in armored vehicles, but they are not as good as a Qin Yang?

Leader Pan was excited, and he was finally going to get his revenge!

Leader Fang came, watching Qin Yang fail to install it in half a day, all hope turned into disappointment. Hmph, Qin Yang will be completely out of favor in the future!

"In order to replace the barrel of the 59 tank, we applied for a million yuan in modification funds. Since it was done by the Capital Agricultural Tool Factory, the money will be directly transferred to their factory's account," Leader Fang continued.

What? The national economy is transforming, and research funding is getting less and less. Now, there is finally a sum of money, but it has become someone else's?

Zhang Wanhe and Zhuang Shuren were dumbfounded.

"Thank you, Leader Fang." At this moment, a voice came from afar: "However, Engineer Zhuang and Engineer Zhang also helped a lot yesterday. We can't take all the money. Let's give 10,000 to the 201 Institute and Factory 447 each!"